ARA: Where to sell my Christian Louboutins?

I’m not even sure if this will be a good “A Reader Asks” since I’m sure the first two responses will be “eBay” and “Cragslist”.

Where can I sell a pair of my Christian Louboutins locally? Background: I bought them in August 2009 at Neiman Marcus at Woodbury Common outlets for over $400. Size 6 1/2. I have the original receipt, the box and the two red bags they came with. Unfortunately, I’ve only worn them twice inside my carpeted office. Always the perfectionist, I took them off to walk into the building- as I did not want to scruff up the signature red on sidewalk and when using the restrooms-eww germs! Then I got pregnant and this past summer they wouldn’t fit me (I think I’m closer to a size 7 in this style shoe might also be a reason).

With the spring hopefully around the corner, I’m look to recoup some of my money for them since they are sandals. I tried Craigslist this past spring and summer, but other than spam was unsuccessful (even trying downstate listings). Although, I’m sure eBay is my best option for a successful sale, I’m nervous about shipping something expensive and having it get lost or stolen. Do you have any suggestions (or know of anyone, even readers?) that may want to purchase them? Or any other ideas? Otherwise I’ll try eBay :( And yes, I know buying them was a silly expense, but what girl doesn’t love super sexy heels and I refrained from buying shoes a whole year to indulge! I’d obviously like to recoup as close to the amount I paid as they don’t look like they’ve been worn (like new condition).

I have had a hard time finding a consignment shop around here that truly specializes in high-end items. Fifi’s over in Guilderland assured me they did, but their cap seemed to be Banana Republic. Based on reader recommendations, I went to New 2 You in Latham with my items (Theory, Gucci, YSL, Dolce & Gabbana, etc.) and they had several other high(er) end items in the shop.

So, as far as consignment shops go, I would recommend them (I’ve had good luck there and she doesn’t just “give things away”), although I suspect there are even better second-hand stores in Saratoga Springs or Hudson.

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But I agree with the consignment shop suggestion and have heard good things about New 2 You. Can’t help with any other suggestions, as I’ve only been to ones in the city. (SN and completely off topic: Anyone hear the new McDonalds commercial about going to “the city?” Very clever and seems to make more sense that the “I-87″ one.)

You could try Clothes Mentor, but I’m not sure how fair they’d be. My understanding is they give you half of what their sale price would be, and I’m not sure their market is such that they could ask a price that would allow them to fair to you. They say “high-end” but from what I’ve seen, they go “high-end-lite” – sticking to what is high-end in the Albany area. It might be worth a shot, or as a last resort.

I have a pair of Bianca Back Zip, Red Pumps. They were exclusive to Neiman Marcus. Size 41. I paid full price and wore them two times. I would be happy to email pictures of the shoes to any interested buyers. I am asking for 650 obo. Serious inquiries only please. Thank you its.stevi@gmail.com

I’m selling my Marisa boots (studded louboutin boots). Their originally 2295 dollars and I’m selling them for 1700. I don’t have the box but I have the red bags and I’ve only worn them once. Their a Size 38I can send pictures and everything if interested.

I have a brand new, never worn Bianca patent tan Louboutin’s size 38 with red bag, box, along with new spike heel replacements. They sell for $795.00 at Neiman Marcus. How much would I be able to sell for?

I plan to open a high end consigment shop this spring in the lobby of the Kenmore Building on Pearl Street in Albany. It is next door to the Steuben Club. Plan to be open for test runs on Thursday and Friday lunch times from 12-2 at the end of this month. Saturday mornings and First Friday Night. Next one is March 1st. Signs will be in the window. Stay tuned!